Gilmore in June 1936 for his service 2nd Infantry prior to discharge in October 1898
1813-14 (issued in 1815) - in silver
s mark 853
he served at Pembroke III
chipping is evident to the enamel of the reverse six and nine o’clock arms
China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer's Dagger, C.1935 Archive Gilmore in June 1936 forMeasuring 385 mm in length with the scabbard on, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, fuller in the middle of the blade on both sides, with dull edges and having a sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, with surface rust evident near the tip on the obverse, the blade measuring 232 mm in length, rating near very fine, the dagger itself measuring 352 mm. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the latter held in place